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How much does a solar water heater system cost? This is one of my favorite questions. Thanks for asking. This is so different that you need to change your focus a little. The true question is not, "What does the water heater cost?", but "How much will I pay for hot water?" Why do you think the utility company will GIVE you a water heater if you purchase energy from them instead of from the "other" energy company? A solar water heater produces something you need and use every day - hot water. It is designed to do this for 30 years. It is more like buying a tax-exempt business than buying a conventional water heater. Yes, the initial cost is higher than you would pay for a conventional water heater - but you will never pay anything for the energy it uses. (If I could charge you for the sun's energy, I'd give you a water heater.) So, think of it like a business. Here is an example to make the point. This typical homeowner replaced his 40-gallon water heater with a solar water heater. This table shows the cash flow for both gas and electric systems. His solar system SAVED him between $17,000 or $24,000 over the 30 years. He will, of course, have to replace the electric water heater during this time. He will probably have to replace his solar storage tank as well. A net zero in comparing the two systems. Your expense is in the ENERGY, not in the water heater. So, the sooner you quit paying the utility company and start using the energy that you already have to heat your water, the more you will save. I'll have to visit your site to determine your system's initial cost. Call Solar Technology Alabama NOW to schedule a NO-OBLIGATION site survey. 205-664-6630 |
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